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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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