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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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