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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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