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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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