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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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