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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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