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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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