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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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