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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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