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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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