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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people 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 MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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