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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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