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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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