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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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