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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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