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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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