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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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