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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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