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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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