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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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