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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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