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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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