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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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