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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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