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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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