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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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