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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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