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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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