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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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