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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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