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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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