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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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