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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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