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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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