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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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