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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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