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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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