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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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