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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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