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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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