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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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