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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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