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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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