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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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