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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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