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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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