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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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