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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students 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 institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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