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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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