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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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