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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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