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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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