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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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