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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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