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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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