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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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