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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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