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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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