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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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