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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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