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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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