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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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