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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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