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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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