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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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