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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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