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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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