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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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