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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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