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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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