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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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