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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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