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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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