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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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