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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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