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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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