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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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