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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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