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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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