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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free 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 lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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