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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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