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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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