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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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