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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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