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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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