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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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