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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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