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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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