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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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