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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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