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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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