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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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