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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free 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 numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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