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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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