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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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