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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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