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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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