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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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