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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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