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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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