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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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