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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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