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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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