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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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