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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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