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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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