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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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