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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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