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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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