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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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