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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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