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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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