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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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