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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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