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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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