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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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