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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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