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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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