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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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