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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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