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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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