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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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