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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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