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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open 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 online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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