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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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