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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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