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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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