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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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