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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free 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 a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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