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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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