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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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