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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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