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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important 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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