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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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