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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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