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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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