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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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