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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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