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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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