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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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