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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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