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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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