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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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