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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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