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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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