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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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