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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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