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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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