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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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