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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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