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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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