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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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