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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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