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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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