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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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