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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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