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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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