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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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