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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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