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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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