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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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