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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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