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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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