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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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