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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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