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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive 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 lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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