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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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