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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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