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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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