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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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