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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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