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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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