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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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