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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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