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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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