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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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