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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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