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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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