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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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