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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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