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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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