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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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