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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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