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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education 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 students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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