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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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