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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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