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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly 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 subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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