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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC 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 many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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