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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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