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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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