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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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