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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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