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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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