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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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