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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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