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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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