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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important 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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