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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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