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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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