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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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