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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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