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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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