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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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