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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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