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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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