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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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