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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers 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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