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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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