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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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