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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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