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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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