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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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