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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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