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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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