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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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