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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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