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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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