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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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