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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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