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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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