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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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