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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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