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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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