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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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