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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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