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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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