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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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