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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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