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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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