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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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