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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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