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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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