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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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