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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students 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 e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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