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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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