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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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