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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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