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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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