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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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