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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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