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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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