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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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