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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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