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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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