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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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