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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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