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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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