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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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