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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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