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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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