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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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