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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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