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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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