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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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