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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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