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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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