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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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