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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major 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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