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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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