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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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