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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines 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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