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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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