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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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