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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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