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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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