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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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