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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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