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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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