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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major 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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