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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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