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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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