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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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