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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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