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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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