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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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