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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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