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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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