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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally 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 many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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