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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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