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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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