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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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