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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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