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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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