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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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