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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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