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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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