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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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