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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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