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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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