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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually 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 elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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