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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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