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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important 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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