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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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