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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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