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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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