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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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