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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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