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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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