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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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