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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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