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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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