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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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