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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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