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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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