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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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