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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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