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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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