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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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