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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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