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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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