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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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