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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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