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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not 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 e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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