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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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