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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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