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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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