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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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