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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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