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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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