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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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