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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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