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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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