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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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