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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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