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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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