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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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