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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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