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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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