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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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