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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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