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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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