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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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