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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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