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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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