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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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