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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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