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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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