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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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