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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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