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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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