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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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