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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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