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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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