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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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