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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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