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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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