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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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