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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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