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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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