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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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