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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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