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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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