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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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