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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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