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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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