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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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