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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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