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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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