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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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