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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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