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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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