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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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