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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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