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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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