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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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