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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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