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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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