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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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