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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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