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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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