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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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