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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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