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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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