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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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