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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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