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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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