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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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