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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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