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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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