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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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