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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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