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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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