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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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