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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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