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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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