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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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