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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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