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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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