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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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