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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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