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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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