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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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