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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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