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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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