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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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