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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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