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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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