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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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