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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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