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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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