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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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