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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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