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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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