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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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