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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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