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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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