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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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