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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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