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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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