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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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