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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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