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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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