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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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