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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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