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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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