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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free 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 a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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