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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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