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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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