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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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