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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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