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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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