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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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