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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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