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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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