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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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