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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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