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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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