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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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