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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always 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 several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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