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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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