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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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