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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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