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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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