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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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