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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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