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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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