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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically 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 several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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