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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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