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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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