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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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