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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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