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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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