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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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