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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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