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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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