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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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