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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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