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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs 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 many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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