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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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