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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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