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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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