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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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