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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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