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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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