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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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