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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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