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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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