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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the 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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