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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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