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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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