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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major 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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