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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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