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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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