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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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