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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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