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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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