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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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