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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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