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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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