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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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