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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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