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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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