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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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