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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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