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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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