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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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