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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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