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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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