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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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