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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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