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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative 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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