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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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