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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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