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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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