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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always 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 learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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