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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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