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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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