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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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