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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? 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 and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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