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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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