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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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