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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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