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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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