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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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