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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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