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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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