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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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