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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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