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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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