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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free 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 are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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