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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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