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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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