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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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