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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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