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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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