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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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