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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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