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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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