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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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