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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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