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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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