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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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